Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Breast Cancer Research Protocols

by Brooks, Susan A., Harris, Adrian

fromMethods in molecular medicine

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Many new technologies involving large-scale analysis of gene expression, novel treatments, and emergent combined therapy approaches have opened fresh possibilities for understanding and effectively managing breast cancer. In Breast Cancer Research Protocols, active researchers a…

Quest for the cure: reflections on the evolution of breast cancer tre…

by Blumenschein, George R.

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This original fourteen chapter book is a brief, slightly autobiographic tale of medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, and breast cancer patients in a well-established cancer center in Texas, who pursued the goal of cure for breast cancer. The evolution of improve…

ABC of dermatology

fromSeria ABC

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With over 450 full colour images, ABC of Dermatology is a practical guide to identification, recognition, treatment and management of common dermatological conditions encountered within primary care, walk-in centres, and the emergency room and within patients admitted to hospita…

Acne: causes and practical management

by Danby, F. William

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"Acne is a common ailment for teenagers but can persist well into middle age. Although the formation of comedones in hair follicles is quite well understood, the actual causes initiating the process are less well so. Many theories have been forwarded, from hormones through clean…

Handbook of diet, nutrition and the skin

by Preedy, Victor R.

fromHuman Health Handbooks no. 1

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Studies have clearly shown that optimal diet and nutrition can prevent skin disease. Moreover, novel nutritional components have been used experimentally to treat skin conditions. However, the clinical application of these nutrients awaits confirmation. It is thus up to health c…

Dermoscopy Image Analysis

by Celebi, M. Emre, Mendonça, Teresa, Marques, Jorge S.

fromDigital imaging and computer vision series

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Dermoscopy is a noninvasive skin imaging technique that uses optical magnification and either liquid immersion or cross-polarized lighting to make subsurface structures more easily visible when compared to conventional clinical images. It allows for the identification of dozens …

Color atlas of dermatology

by Röcken, Martin, Rèocken, Martin

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"Handy compendium of diagnosis and therapy of the major dermatologic diseases, brief and to the point. Clear presentation of complex themes and therapy principles with the aid of descriptive color plates and concise texts A multitude of images and color plates to aid visual unde…

Practical breast pathology

by Tabár, László, Tot, Tibor, Dean, Peter B.

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Acclaim for the first edition: Succinct, well organized, and easy-to-followof the highest qualityrecommended. -- Radiology Excellent histologic illustrations and concise textprovides a firm foundation in fundamental concepts.-- American Journal of Roentgenology Remarkablesplendi…

Skin: a Natural History

by Jablonski, Nina G.

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Shows the evolution of three unique attributes of human skin: its naked sweatiness, its distinctive sepia rainbow of colors, and its remarkable range of decorations. This work examines the modern human obsession with age-related changes in skin, especially wrinkles. It explores …

Skin: a Natural History

by Jablonski, Nina G.

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Shows the evolution of three unique attributes of human skin: its naked sweatiness, its distinctive sepia rainbow of colors, and its remarkable range of decorations. This work examines the modern human obsession with age-related changes in skin, especially wrinkles. It explores …

Handbook of hair in health and disease

by Preedy, Victor R.

fromHuman Health Handbooks

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Hair is a major component of the body's tissue system that contributes to the individual's make up and confers a large degree of personal identity. Apart from its visible façade, hair also has a functional role. It has an unique structure and complex molecular development. The v…